[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E420]
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                      IN MEMORY OF PHILLIP PITTMAN

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2022

  Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a patriotic American, Mr. 
Phillip Pittman. Mr. Pittman lived in Versailles, Kentucky and passed 
away on April 6, 2022.
  Mr. Pittman was born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee. He was drafted 
by the United States Army in 1966 and attended flight school as a 
warrant officer. Mr. Pittman flew the OH-6 on his first tour with the 
7th squadron, 17th Cavalry ``Ruthless Raiders'' at Pleiku Air Base, 
Vietnam. He was commissioned to Lieutenant. On his second tour of duty, 
he flew RU-8Ds with the 1st Radio Research Company at Cam Rahn Bay Air 
Base, Vietnam. After a 26-year distinguished Army career, Mr. Pittman 
retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
  Following his active-duty service, Mr. Pittman had a 20-year career 
with L3 Communications, supporting SOFSA at Bluegrass Station in 
Lexington, KY. He also was a founding member of Honor Flight Kentucky 
in 2015. He served as the organization's president from 2019 to 2021 
and was an ambassador since Honor Flight Kentucky's beginning. Honor 
Flight Kentucky has flown 1,000 WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War 
Veterans to their memorials in Washington, D.C. Along with co-founder 
George Campbell, Mr. Pittman believed strongly in providing a 
meaningful experience for each veteran who was able to participate. 
Through his work with Honor Flight Kentucky, Mr. Pittman created a 
lasting legacy of appreciation for our veterans.
  It is my honor to recognize this amazing patriot, celebrate his life, 
and appreciate him for his service and sacrifice to our nation. Mr. 
Pittman exemplified the American spirit through his courageous service 
and his dedication to his fellow veterans. I am forever grateful for 
Americans like Phill Pittman.

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